Ceres High

(209)556-1920

1,660 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ceres High School, located at 2320 Central Ave. in Ceres, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Ceres Unified School District. As a traditional public high school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is known for fostering a sense of school spirit and pride, deeply rooted in its long-standing history within the Central Valley.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Ceres High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, entering the workforce, or pursuing vocational training. By balancing academic rigor with community-focused initiatives, Ceres High remains a central hub for student growth and local engagement in the Ceres area.

1,660

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ceres High
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	1,343
Black	23
Asian	80
Two or More	16
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,343 (80.9%)
White
186 (11.2%)
Asian
80 (4.8%)
Black
23 (1.4%)
Two or More
16 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1920
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 434

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 415